Alzheimer’s Care and Dementia Care
 

Effective Alzheimer’s care and Dementia care depend, in part, on the symptoms and progression of the disease. These factors help determine how much and what types of assistance are needed for the person or his or her family who require Alzheimer’s care or Dementia care support

It is important to remember that lost skills will not be regained. However, effective Alzheimer’s care and Dementia care make living with Alzheimer’s disease — or a person with Alzheimer’s disease — a little easier.
Alzheimer’s care and Dementia care can be made much more effective by keeping in mind the following:Physical exercise, proper nutrition, good general health, and socialization are important for Alzheimer’s care and Dementia care.

Plan daily activities to help provide structure, meaning, and a sense of accomplishment for the person with Alzheimer’s. It is always best to establish a routine with which the person can become familiar.
 

Choose the best times to do activities according to the part of the day when the person is usually at his/her best.
 

• As functions are lost, adapt activities and routines to allow the person requiring Alzheimer’s care to do as much as possible
   
• Keep activities familiar and satisfying, and keep instructions simple.
   
• Allow the person requiring Alzheimer’s care to complete as many things as possible by him/herself, even if you have to initiate the activity.
   
• Provide “cues” for desired behavior. For example, if you label a drawer according to what it should contain, the person is more likely to put things in the correct place.
   
• Keep the individual requiring Alzheimer’s care out of harm’s way by removing things that could endanger them. For example, hide the car keys and matches. Also try to keep the environment safe. Remember: What appears safe to you may not be safe for a person requiring Alzheimer’s care.
   
• As a caregiver for someone requiring Alzheimer’s care or Dementia care, it is important to understand and act according to your own physical and emotional limitations. Be sure to take care of yourself, and allow yourself periods of rest and relaxation.

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